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      • K of C Veterans' Christmas Wreath Placing
      • Turkey Drop at Mater Dolorosa
      • Rosary Rally at Mater Dolorosa
      • Youth Group Volleyball, Fall 2020
      • September 2020 Community Dinners
      • Young Adult Wine Walk
      • Warr;or Walk for Hope 5K
      • Drive thru Chicken Dinner and Basket Raffle
      • Confirmations 2020
      • YG Senior Send Off
      • Class of 2020 Baccalaureate Mass
      • First Communions 2020 at SWP
      • 2020 RCIA Mass
  • Saint Clare of Assisi ParishLove God, Serve God: Everything is in that.
    Saint Clare of Assisi Parish

    Love God, Serve God: Everything is in that.


    Mater Dolorosa 
    409 North Main St. Chicora, PA 16025
     
       St. Joseph
     
    864 Chicora Rd. Chicora, PA 16025
     
        St. Wendelin
    210 St. Wendelin Rd. Butler, PA 16002
    • Weekly Bulletin
      Weekly Bulletin Find the latest and previous bulletins
    • Livestream- Vigil Mass weekly at 4:00 pm from St. Wendelin
      Livestream- Vigil Mass weekly at 4:00 pm from St. Wendelin on the St. Clare Parish YouTube Channel
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      Donate Online Online Giving will now go through Vanco
    • Merger Information



      Last Friday, May 22, 2026, the Diocese of Pittsburgh announced clergy changes. The changes that affect our parishes are:
      Fr. Matt McClain is named the Pastor of Ss. Francis & Clare Parish for a term of 6 years, effective July 1, 2026.
      Fr. Al Morris is named Senior Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/ New Brighton/Rochester effective July 13, 2026.
      Newly ordained, Fr. Matthew Selzer, to Parochial Vicar at Ss. Francis & Clare Parish, effective July 13, 2026.
      The following changes are effective July 1, 2026:
      Fr. Ward Stakem, Fr. Jim Kurtz, and Deacon Bruce Beaver have been appointed to the new parish and are staying with us.
    • Bishop Mark Is Coming to Listen 
      In 2026, Bishop Mark Eckman will visit every parish in the Diocese for a special session focused on how we are living the Works of Mercy, the heart of our baptismal call. These sessions are not meetings or presentations. They are opportunities for Bishop Mark to listen. He wants to hear how you and your parish are caring for those in need, how these works of mercy have touched your life or the lives of those you serve, and where there may be unmet needs in our community. He also wants to know how the Church can continue to grow in compassion, presence, and service. What he learns from these sessions will help shape his pastoral vision for the future of the Church of Pittsburgh and identify the opportunities where our Diocese can grow and serve more fruitfully. All are welcome. You do not need to be involved in a parish ministry to participate. Come with your experiences, your stories, and your hopes for how we can better serve those most in need. 
      Bishop Eckman will be visiting the parishioners of St. Francis & St. Clare at a town hall meeting on Thursday, June 18th at the Herman Fire Hall from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
       RSVP Here!
    • To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact the office!
      If you can't attend the ordination, watch the livestream here!
    • Vacation Bible School 2026

      Download Registration Form Here
      July 13th-16th from 9am -Noon
      at St. Wendelin Church
      Grades K- 5 
      Registration Due by June 30th


    • As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country. One opportunity for parishes and individuals to participate is by contributing to a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy.
      "The Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead. Among all of these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God.”  - CCC2447
      To report your Works of Mercy click on the bouquet!

    • Eucharistic Adoration

      Everyone is welcome to attend adoration. 
      Signups are to provide coverage during adoration to ensure that the Eucharist is never unattended.
      The next first Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration is Tuesday, July 7th at St. John Church immediately following the 8am Mass until 5 pm. 
      Click Here to Sign Up
      The next first Friday Eucharistic Adoration is Friday, July 3rd at 
      St. Joseph Church, N.O. immediately following the noon Mass 
      until 8:30 pm. 
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      Be sure to sign the provided sheet when attending Eucharistic Adoration to add toward our 250 hours of Adoration goal!
    • Pastoral Plan Update
      St. Francis & St. Clare

      Click Here to read the newest update on the Pastoral Plan under the Catholic Leadership Institute

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    • We’re so excited to be getting fantastic responses to “Mark, My Words”, the weekly email newsletter from Bishop Eckman. Click below to sign up and receive the weekly newsletter! 
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    • Visit St. Francis of Assisi, our sister parish's website 

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    • St. Wendelin School 31st Annual Golf Scramble
      August 8, 2026

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    • Our Clergy Team

      Pastor   Fr. Matthew McClain
      724-445-3713 ext 3104
      [email protected]
      Senior Parochial Vicars
       Fr. James Kurtz, OFM, Cap.
                 724-352-2149 ext 202
       Fr. Alan Morris
                 724-445-3713 ext 3105
                 [email protected]
       Fr. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap.
                 724-352-2149 ext 201

      Deacon Bruce Beaver
      [email protected]
      Butler Hospital Chaplain
      Fr. Phil White, OFM, Cap. (717) 602-5906
      Sacramental Emergencies 
      724-487-8679

       
       
    • Today's Readings

      • Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
        Reading 1  1 Kings 21:17-29
        Responsorial Psalm  Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16
        Gospel  Matthew 5:43-48
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